Parents' Association

The Parents' Association Board of Directors Mission Statement

The Hanover Parents' Association promotes communication among parents, students, administrators, faculty and alumni; to support and assist in campus events and projects designed to improve the quality of the college experience; and to partner with the College in recruitment of prospective students and fund-raising efforts. 

The Parents' Board of Directors continues to provide meaningful service to the college that positively impacts current students, parents, and assists in admission efforts.  The three main committees of the Board in 2011-2012 Academic Year are:  Student Services, Communication, and Parents' Fund.
The Hanover College Parents' Association Board of Directors has 100% giving participation to the Hanover Fund. Parents’ gifts (unless otherwise specified,) are designated to benefit The Learning Center at Hanover College, which is available free of charge to all students.  (Did you know that one-third of the entire student body uses The Learning Center during their time at Hanover for things like free private tutoring and effective study techniques?)   Support the Hanover Fund Here.
If you have questions, or need assistance, you can email Betsie Chilton, in the Office of Parent Relations, at chilton@hanover.eduand she will be glad to help you.

Parents' Board share their personal experiences (PDF)

Senior Commencement Letter

Senior Commencement (PDF)

Helpful Links and Documents

The Hanover College Parents' Association, in conjunction with David Reetz, Hanover College Counselor, provide the documents below as a courtesy.  We hope you find the information to be useful and timely. 

Final Exam Survival for Parents (PDF)
Useful Advice to Give During Exams (PDF)
Common Stress Periods by Time of Year (PDF)

Cat's Meow Replicas and College Throws Available

The Hanover College Parents’ Association sponsors three kinds of awards for current students each year.  Scholarship Leadership Awards and Scholar Athlete Awards are recognition awards that are given in late spring.  The Parents’ Association Endowed Fund for Spring Term Study provides monetary grants based on proposals submitted by upperclassmen students.

To support its efforts, the Parents’ Association offers Cat’s Meow replicas and college throws for sale through the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. ‘Cat’s Meow’ replicas are miniature wooden replicas that feature a campus landmark with a brief description on the back of each piece.  The throws are available in navy or cranberry, and feature buildings found on Hanover’s campus.  All proceeds benefit Hanover students through the Parents’ Association Endowed Fund for Spring Term Study. 

Collectibles are perfect for display on windowsills, door frames, desks… they can even make great ornaments and are wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. For your convenience, an order form listing current items available for purchase is enclosed.  Every effort is made to process orders quickly; however we suggest you order early for best availability and to ensure receipt by the holidays.

The Parents’ Association is proud to encourage students and help them further explore their intellect. To view Hanover’s Cat’s Meow replicas, and to read more about how the proceeds are being used by students, please go to Hanover’s web site at: http://www.hanover.edu/parents/parentsassociation/merchandise.

Thank you for your support!

2011-12 Hanover Parents' Association Board of Directors

Co-Presidents 
Mike & Bonnie Newbold

Co-Presidents Elect
Allen & Lisa Harkness

Executive Director Parents’ Association
Betsie Chilton

Senior Representatives
Allen & Leslie Henderzahs
David & Deborah Hickman
Brent & Carla Mulvaney
Mike & Bonnie Newbold
Mike & Jasmine Schlitt
Ed & Beth Valdettaro

Junior Representatives
Scott & Cindy Armstrong
Robert & Cynthia Guy
Allen & Lisa Harkness
Charles ’69 & Deborah McCulloch
Tom & Sharon Ruder

Sophomore Representatives
Robert & Joanne Bader
Kevin & Kim Marks ’80 Brinegar
James & Jeannette Hutchinson
Lance & Jacqueline Roberts
David ’78 & Kathy Witte

Freshman Representatives
Greg & JoAnn Imbler ’79 Clarke
Pete ’76 & Suzanne Spencer ’78 Corrao
Bill & Sherry Czisny
Bill & Andrea Teare
Richard ’88 & Teresa Veach
David & Peggy Wallace
Wayne & Vivian Winston